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KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 6, 2025: Austin-Bergstrom won’t have to reduce flights to make up for a shortage of air traffic controllers

Central Texas top stories for November 6, 2025. The FAA says forty airports will have to trim flights, but ABIA isn’t one of them. Police have charged five juveniles with engaging in organized criminal activity. A small-town official in Texas is using allegations of mortgage fraud to go after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Get ready for some weather extremes in the Austin area over the next several days. Not much change on the drought map released today. Prices at the gas pumps have continued their climb.

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 16, 2025: Abbott orders the Texas National Guard to Austin ahead of ‘No Kings’ protest

Central Texas top stories for October 16, 2025. Governor Greg Abbott is sending National Guard troops to Austin ahead of the No Kings Day protest on Saturday. Some voters may have trouble casting a ballot on Monday as the state’s new voter registration system experiences snags. The Hays County Commissioners Court has voted to end all of its contracts with Flock, a company that operates automatic license plate readers. Travis County residents have one more week to weigh in on the next 10 years of county parks and trails. The League of Women Voters of Texas is coming out in support of Proposition 4 on the upcoming ballot. Extreme Drought has returned to the Austin area.

This podcast is made at KUT Public Media Studios. You may have heard that Congress just took back the money it had allocated for public radio. Our organization stands to lose 1.2 million dollars. We’re asking our listeners now to help us make up this shortfall. If you want to help us out, you can make a donation at supportthispodcast.org.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 2, 2025: UT Austin among nine universities asked to sign new ‘compact’ by Trump White House

Central Texas top stories for October 2, 2025. UT Austin is one of nine universities the Trump administration is asking to sign an agreement the administration says would give the schools an advantage in accessing federal funds. Advocates want to raise awareness about Texas’ Safe Haven laws. Travis County is introducing a new program to allow jail inmates to receive care via telehealth. Drought conditions are spreading in the Austin area.

This podcast is made at KUT Public Media Studios. You may have heard that Congress just took back the money it had allocated for public radio. Our organization stands to lose 1.2 million dollars. We’re asking our listeners now to help us make up this shortfall. If you want to help us out, you can make a donation at supportthispodcast.org. 

KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 18, 2025: U.S. Justice Department launches investigation into city of Austin employment practices

Central Texas top stories for September 18, 2025. The Department of Justice announced today that it’s investigating the City of Austin’s hiring practices. The Moody Foundation is donating $150 million to Huston-Tillotson University. Two men are being sought after an assault against a transgender woman and a bystander who intervened at the Barton Springs spillway. Severe drought has returned to parts of Travis and Hays counties.

This podcast is made at KUT Public Media Studios. You may have heard that Congress just took back the money it had allocated for public radio. Our organization stands to lose 1.2 million dollars. We’re asking our listeners now to help us make up this shortfall. If you want to help us out, you can make a donation at supportthispodcast.org.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 5, 2025: Undocumented students are no longer eligible for in-state tuition at Texas universities

Central Texas top stories for June 5, 2025. Most students who graduated from Texas high schools were eligible for in-state tuition at Texas universities regardless of immigration status for more than two decades. A federal investigation has found that a hospital in Round Rock broke the law by delaying life-saving care for a woman with a nonviable pregnancy. Food truck operators in Austin will soon have the option of getting their trucks inspected for health and safety where they sit. Bastrop and Caldwell counties got much needed rain last night.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 2, 2025: Last week’s storms brought flooding, hail, and much needed rain to Austin

Central Texas top stories for June 2, 2025. People are still recovering after last week’s storms brought flooding, damaging winds and hail to parts of Austin. A bill that would ban consumable THC products is on the governor’s desk. Austin residents can now recycle food and beverage cartons and coated paper products. Texas Women’s Rowing took third place at this year’s NCAA Championship in New Jersey over the weekend. Texas softball is going back to the Women’s College World Series final.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for December 03, 2024

Central Texas top stories for December 3, 2024. It’s day two of Early Voting in this month’s runoff elections. Travis County is launching a new program to help people who are exiting jail make a safer transition back into society. A state-of-the-art arena may be coming to San Marcos. The City of Kyle is lifting some water restrictions despite ongoing drought conditions.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 3, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 3, 2024. The Texas Secretary of State expresses confidence in the state’s election system. A new study finds an overwhelming majority of Texans support increasing state funding for public schools. Travis County is set to launch its mental health diversion program on Monday. Higher than normal temperatures expected for ACL weekend one. Drought has returned to the Austin area.  You can hear from the contenders running to be Austin’s mayor in a panel tonight at city hall.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 11, 2024

Central Texas top stories for July 11, 2024. What is behind the recent cooler temperatures. Austin Public Health is warning about the potential spread of the mosquito-borne illness dengue fever in Travis County. Hurricane Beryl’s impact on wildlife. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice says it plans to re-open the Bartlett prison unit in Williamson County. Central Texas drought conditions. Longhorn’s competing in the Olympics.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 1, 2024

Central Texas top stories for July 1, 2024. Saharan dust is causing haziness in the sky. Water restrictions remain despite improving lake levels. Reclaiming your abandoned money. People living in the Austin area could see an increase on their gas bills starting next week. APD is making some progress with hiring more officers. TxDOT is asking the public how Texas should spend billions of tax dollars on transportation projects over the next decade. Fireworks safety.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 6, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 6, 2024. Austin’s new city manager outlined his priorities on his first day on the job. Elgin ISD and Georgetown ISD voters approved school bond packages. May rains. Wildfire risk management. Four Austin-area hospitals got a “C” grade for how well they prevent errors, accidents, and infections. The TSA will move the lines for PreCheck and CLEAR to a single checkpoint at Austin-Bergstrom this week. The Texas softball team finished their final year of Big 12 competition as regular season champions.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 19, 2024

Central Texas top stories for April 19, 2024. Austin Water unveiled a new plan to conserve water and battle drought. Moderate to severe drought is persisting mainly in western parts of Central Texas. The City of San Marcos is getting 14 million dollars from the U.S. Department of Transportation. San Marcos is hosting its annual summer fan drive. The City of Austin is looking into how entry fees at its swimming pools can be adjusted. Weekend rain chances. Tomorrow’s Texas Football Orange & White game is still on schedule, despite the high likelihood of rain. Austin FC face Houston in their second Copa Tejas match of the year.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 3, 2024

Central Texas top stories for April 3, 2024. Professors are raising concerns about the dozens of positions UT Austin is eliminating to comply with a law banning DEI programs. Federal regulators say Austin’s water is free of what are referred to as “forever chemicals.” Abortion law survey. San Marcos officials want to change how the city manages water restrictions during drought. Unemployment in Austin is on the rise. Eclipse day weather forecast.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 22, 2024

Central Texas top stories for January 22, 2024. Flood advisories possible with this week’s rain. How the rain will impact drought conditions. The City of Austin will issue an apology to sexual assault victims. Reactions to the City of Austin hiring former APD chief Art Acevedo. The City of Kyle is now “storm ready.” Leander water restrictions during pipeline repairs. Austin ISD might vote on their next permanent superintendent this week.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 11, 2024

Central Texas top stories for January 11, 2024. How the City of Austin is preparing for freezing temperatures. How to prepare your car for the cold. Plans for Austin’s MLK day march could change due to the freezing temperatures. Texas is having one of its warmest winters on record. Williamson county emergency responders partner with We Are Blood. Drought picture is improving with recent rains.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 08, 2023

Central Texas top stories for January 08, 2023. Wind advisory in effect until tomorrow. Austin is far from reaching its affordable housing goals. Utility company Aqua Texas is suing the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District. Austin light rail lawsuit update. San Marcos is in stage 2 drought restrictions. Del Valle ISD school board could fill a long-vacant seat at tonight’s meeting.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 03, 2023

Central Texas top stories for January 03, 2023. A Federal Appeals Court ruled against the Biden administration in Texas abortion case. The Census Bureau estimates poverty rates for school aged children. The Climate Prediction Center predicts drought conditions to remain the same in January. The City of San Marcos is looking to fill vacancies in city boards and commissions. Healthcare marketplace enrollment deadline is approaching.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for December 01, 2022

Central Texas top stories for December 01, 2022. Austin runoffs Early Voting. Cedar fever season. Austin airport legal costs. Austin-area drought conditions. Texas volleyball NCAA Tournament.

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